Blue Cross Minnesota: 73% Drop in Operating Income in 2024
Blue Cross of Minnesota saw a significant decline in operating income for 2024, attributed to high healthcare usage and losses in Medicaid and Medicare plans.
Medicare Insurer Payments to Increase, Boosting Health Stocks
Health stocks surged after Medicare payments were increased by CMS, impacting Humana, CVS, Elevance, and UnitedHealth.
Former Health Insurance Executive Sues John Oliver for Defamation
A former health insurance executive sues John Oliver for defamation over comments made on 'Last Week Tonight' regarding Medicaid services.
Milwaukee Patient Challenges Deceptive Healthcare Billing
A Milwaukee patient disputes a $500 bill for an 'establish care' appointment and highlights deceptive billing practices in healthcare.
Health Insurers Face Scrutiny Over AI Use in Claims Denials
Health insurance companies are under scrutiny for using AI to deny claims swiftly, prompting state legislation to ensure patient care isn't compromised.
NORD Launches Tool to Help Patients with Rare Diseases Navigate Insurance
Learn about NORD Claim Your Care, a new tool to assist patients with rare diseases in navigating health insurance effectively and making informed decisions.
Former Insurance Executive Sues John Oliver for Defamation
Dr. Brian Morley sues John Oliver for defamation over a segment on Medicaid, alleging false claims about his comments on patient care.
Mercy Health and Cigna Reach Network Agreement in Ohio
Mercy Health has retained Cigna commercial health insurance in its network, ensuring access for thousands of Ohio patients after contract negotiations.
Supreme Court Examines Medicaid Patients' Right to Choose Providers
The Supreme Court is deliberating on whether Medicaid recipients have a right to choose their healthcare providers, focusing on a significant case involving Planned Parenthood.
ACA's Impact on Health Insurance Gap for Workers
Explore how the Affordable Care Act affects health insurance coverage disparities between part-time and full-time workers, highlighting key findings from recent research.